Power systems Engineer

Capgemini; Telford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini seeks a Power Systems Engineer to support decarbonisation and heat pump integration projects in the UK. You will assess the impact of increased electrical demand on existing infrastructure and provide technical analysis to ensure network reliability and compliance.

You will perform studies, model networks, and review protection, earthing, and voltage criteria to propose safe upgrade plans. The role is based in the UK with office presence 2–3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in power systems engineering and HV network design.
• Proficiency with ETAP, DIgSILENT, or similar network modelling software.
• Knowledge of grid connections, network studies, and power system analysis.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies and network modelling using industry-standard software.
• Conduct network assessments, including harmonics, protection coordination, and voltage studies.
• Review transformer loading, network capacity, earthing, and lightning protection requirements.
• Develop recommendations to support safe and efficient network upgrades.

Skills

Power systems engineering

HV network design

Grid connections

Analytical problem solving

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT

Job description

Your role

We're looking for a Power Systems Engineer to carry out specialist electrical network studies supporting major decarbonisation and heat pump integration projects. You'll assess the impact of increased electrical demand on existing infrastructure, providing technical analysis and recommendations to ensure network reliability, performance, and compliance.

• Perform power system studies and network modelling using industry-standard software.
• Conduct network assessments, including harmonics, protection coordination, and voltage studies.
• Review transformer loading, network capacity, earthing, and lightning protection requirements.
• Develop recommendations to support safe and efficient network upgrades.

Your profile

You’ll have a specialist background in power systems engineering, with experience assessing and designing HV electrical networks. You’ll be confident using industry-standard network modelling tools and have a strong understanding of grid connections, power system performance, and electrical infrastructure requirements.

• Experience in power systems engineering and HV network design.
• Proficiency with ETAP, DIgSILENT, or similar network modelling software.
• Knowledge of grid connections, network studies, and power system analysis.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Make it real - what does it mean for you?

• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini

Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2)

Under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who

• Declare they have a disability, and
• Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
• Please opt in during the application process.

Need to know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.
• The role will be Broughton based - 2/3 days a week in office

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